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Tapestry Weaving 101 with Shaine Drake
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Tapestry Weaving 101 with Shaine Drake

Instructor: Shaine Drake

Catch weaver fever! In this class you will learn the basics of tapestry weaving so you can make woven wall hangings.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from Bay Area artist Shaine Drake! She will bring in plenty of samples of her own work and a list of her favorite resources. 

For true beginners and fiber enthusiasts! No weaving experience required.

You'll learn:
- to warp your loom
- plain weave
- to use multiple colors
- to make shapes
- to create texture
- weaving terminology
- finishing and hanging

Materials provided: 
- weavers yarn pack
- 7 yards of cotton warp

Materials required: 
- frame loom*
- tapestry needle
- scissors
 
* Shaine recommends a small frame loom for class as it is quicker to warp. Verb carries Hokett Would Work looms which are perfect for a beginning weaver! We also stock larger looms, such as Schacht School Looms and Schacht Tapestry Looms. Come in or give us a call to learn more! 510.595.VERB.

1 class / 3 hours 

Class Size: 12 students max.

 

Date: TBA
Time: TBA



Bio: Shaine Drake is a weaver, marbler and teacher working and living near the ocean, constantly inspired by her city surroundings as well the wild and beautiful natural landscapes so close by.  She loves creating organic shapes and layering patterns, experimenting with different materials and weaving styles.  Weaving is her form of mediation, a calming creative process where there are no mistakes and so many possibilities.  

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